Twin bill plans scrapped after $200,000 loss in Cleveland
MAC, Cleveland Stadium Corp and Art Modell end college football doubleheaders after a 11,000 attendance in 1975. Toledo and Bowling Green each earned $60,000 while Western Michigan and Kent State received $10,000 each. The 1976 schedule had Bowling Green vs Western Michigan and Kent State vs Air Force.
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MAC Teams Snowball Non-Loop Victories Across Conference
Eastern Michigan upset Michigan State 85 79 as Hurons claim the biggest win, with Schubert scoring 22. Central Michigan beat Detroit 82 77 in overtime led by Leonard Drake's six straight points. Ohio State fell 74 68 to Penn State, while Western Michigan edged Wisconsin Green Bay 51 50 in OT. Ball State beat Morehead State 85 82. Kent State defeated Akron 41 40. Bowling Green beat Saint Joseph's 74 73 in OT.
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Cambridge Bulldogs Knock Off Athens In Season Opener
Cambridge wins 39 24 over Athens in the opener with eight of 13 varsity bouts. Notable pins include Early over Mehr 3 52 Noel over Hackes 159, Keller over Hoyt 120, and Placing matches kept close with several decisions and pins throughout the event.
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Struck Sparks Dolphins Past Bills in NFL Clash
Don Strock, a rookie turned starter, passed for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 31 21. Strock, elevated due to injuries to Griese and Morrall, went 10 straight completions and led Miami to a 21 0 halftime lead. OJ Simpson scored twice for Buffalo, but Miami held on to stay atop the AFC East while Baltimore’s loss kept Miami one game ahead. LyDell Mitchell rumbled for 119 yards for Baltimore in a 21 0 4 figure season milestone.
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Mitchell scores lone TD as Colts stop Giants
Mitchell's nine yard run gives the Colts a 9 0 lead over the Giants as Baltimore’s defense sacks Craig Morton eight times. The win extends the Colts' winning streak and boosts their standing against the NFC.
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